All-Star Futures Game 2025: Future Stars Set to Shine in Atlanta!

Atlanta, United States - As anticipation builds for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, fans are eagerly awaiting a showcase of emerging baseball talent. The game, which is set to take place on July 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (ET) at Truist Park in Atlanta, promises to be a highlight of MLB’s All-Star Week. This year, the rosters have been officially announced on MLB Network, featuring 25 players from both the National League and American League, each selected by MLB, MLB Pipeline, Baseball America, and all 30 Major League Clubs.

Alongside the excitement of the Futures Game, the event will also include the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game presented by Geico, ensuring a fun-filled day for audiences. The Futures Game will be broadcast live across multiple platforms, including MLB Network, MLB.TV, and the MLB App, giving fans ample opportunity to tune in. The commentary team will feature the talents of Melanie Newman, Yonder Alonso, Jonathan Mayo, and Sande Charles, adding to the overall experience of the broadcast.

The Star-Studded Rosters

This year’s National League Futures squad showcases five first-round picks from the 2024 MLB Draft, such as Charlie Condon from Colorado, the 3rd overall pick, who was also the recipient of the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award. Joining him are Leo De Vries from San Diego, ranked as the 3rd overall prospect by MLB Pipeline, and other notables like JJ Wetherholt, Konnor Griffin, and Andrew Painter.

Meanwhile, the American League roster features intriguing talent, too, with players like Max Clark from Detroit, the 3rd overall pick in 2023, and Frank Mozzicato of the Kansas City Royals, a 7th overall pick in 2021. The depth of talent is impressive, as 42 of the 50 selected players participated in the Spring Breakout event earlier this year, and nine are among MLB Pipeline’s top 22 overall prospects. Each Major League organization has a representative in this illustrious event, which also includes 13 internationally-born players from six different countries, showcasing the global nature of the sport.

Local Talent Shines

Among the players making their mark this year are two prospects from the Arizona Diamondbacks: Slade Caldwell and LuJames Groover. Caldwell, 19, a recent 29th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has been making waves in the minors, recently promoted to Hillsboro. He’s currently batting .267 with 22 RBIs and 3 home runs this season. His accolades include being named Gatorade’s Arkansas High School Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2024, and leading his high school team to a state title.

On the other hand, 23-year-old LuJames Groover has had a notable season with the Amarillo Sod Poodles, boasting a .301 batting average and 36 RBIs. His recent performance, highlighted by a home run on June 27, may soon earn him a promotion to Triple-A. Their participation underscores the promise that local talent holds for Major League Baseball’s future.

What’s Next?

The game will adhere to the traditional National League vs. American League format, with the NL squad coming off a victory in the previous matchup, leading the series 3-1-1. It’s a thrilling time for baseball, with 86.5% of participants historically having played at least one Major League game. In addition, the coaching staff includes several MLB All-Stars and Braves legends, promising a spectacle on the field.

Tickets for All-Star Saturday, featuring both the Futures Game and the Celebrity Softball Game, can be found at allstargame.com/saturday. With a cadre of up-and-coming stars taking the field, it’s clear that the 2025 All-Star Futures Game is a cannot-miss event for baseball fans and a highlight of MLB’s All-Star Week, running from July 11-15, 2025. As we gear up for the 95th Midsummer Classic, the excitement and expectations are palpable.

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